Candidates needed for 2017 Grundy County Fair king and queen

July 2, 2017

The 2017 Grundy County Fair is again sponsoring a Grundy County King and Queen Contest. The Queen will go on to represent the county at the Iowa State Fair August 10 - 20, 2017. Judging at the Iowa State Fair will be August 8 - 12.

Candidate must be at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on August 10th. The Grundy County Fair Queen must reside in the county she represents or an adjoining county if the majority of her activities are in Grundy County. Candidates must never have been married or have had children. Each candidate must be an active member of at least one service organization in the community such as a church group, Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc. Eligibility is not limited to 4-H membership.

No professional model is eligible to compete in the state competition. Any candidate who has competed at a State Fair Finals may not compete again. It is the responsibility of each candidate to make arrangements for transportation to and from Des Moines.

The King and Queen must be available for activities throughout the week of the Grundy County Fair, July 18 - 23.

For an application, please contact Linda Bennett before July 7, 2017 by email at flbennett@gcmuni.net or by phone at 319-825-3686 or 319-231-5769. We will need the application and picture returned by the 9th of July, 2017 to place the information in the July 13th county newspapers.